need bearing source

Hi Jack,
I don't have a source for bearings but this info might help the search.
I wish folks would share more of their bearing sources as it seems to be a constant scramble........or maybe it's a secret.

On an outside chance try www.regalcorp.com

D2, 933, #212 grader Models 3J, 5J, 4U, 5U, 11A, 9T, 79C
Rod Brg. w/rod # 5B419 uses #2F1083
Rod Brg. w/rod # 6F4324 uses #4H3026
Main set w/crank # 7B9079 uses #5F1081

The rod bearings are also the same (match the rod numbers same as D2) for the D4
Models 7J5104-up, 2T, 5T

Thanks, O.M. I'll give it a shot.

Jack

I have had luck in the past getting engine parts from a local machine shop that does engine rebuilding. They have catalogs full of parts for any engine you can think of. Of course maybe caterpillar has found a way to keep everything to themselves. Good luck.

Of course these bearings are nothing like a normal insert bearing and would have to come from altogether different manufacturing methods, but that's why they lasted 50 years. I think that's two reasons why the regular bearing houses don't have them. I have the local rebuilder working on it now and he's having no luck so far. Different rebuilders use different sources so maybe something will turn up. Your suggestion is a good one but I already have them on it. Thanks.

Jack

This was a one time ad, never heard from again.
Mite be worth a call.

ACMOC ad
“All Cat Bearings Avail”
“Can reline old shells”
1-800-233-6934
509-999-2199
The Ram Man
Jack Bunton, Pres.
Ram Engine-Vintage Machine Works-RPM Service Center

Gave it a try. That area code is for Washington/mid Columbia area--right across the river from me. I never heard of the outfit. The guy on the other end never heard of it either. I suppose we can pitch that number into the circular file.

We're looking at another option--maybe a good used crank in the bearings that I have instead of a regrind. I'm betting someone rolled a new set of bearings into that engine before they trashed it. The wear in the shells isn't too bad.

Cat wants about $650 for the undersize rod inserts for four rods, close to $700 for standards. I'm avoiding it.

Didn't have a chance to try regalcorp today, may wait. We're prowling Jim's yard for another crank first.

Thanks for suggestions, will keep you posted...

Jack

Might be of help...
http://www.engnetglobal.com/images/enhanced/productdetail/PAR017_cat.aspx

Jack,
Ram still has a web site WWW.ramengine.com and the 800 number is the same as posted above.

Bob

OM,
2F1083 $27.48 regal $166.65 cat
4H3026 $non-stock $139.99 cat
5F1081 $out-of-stock, but shows as only part of 5F1073,5F1074,5F1075,1076, cat prices for those, in order, $155.61,$115.56,$203.27,$244.13

Try MotorWarehouse in SAC.. remember the parts sources link in Archives at ACME